How To Choose A Custom Home Builder

08 Mar How To Choose A Custom Home Builder

One of the most difficult steps in the home building process is knowing how to choose a custom home builder. With so many styles of homes and with so many decisions to make during the process, you need to have a builder who will guide you while also incorporating your style into the build. Here are four crucial things you need to consider before choosing a custom home builder:

Experience

No matter where you are building your home, you need to choose a custom home builder who has the experience needed to deliver your dream home. Before you commit to a builder, review their portfolio and ask questions about specific projects. You also need to ask how they manage budgets and timelines—the last thing you want is a custom home builder who doesn’t know how to stick to budgets and maintain timeliness.

Communication

During your conversations with various home builders, it’s important to take note of their communication skills. Pay attention to their timeliness and priorities in communications, not just how they speak to you. Are they attentive to your needs and concerns even before you start building? Do they answer your questions right away? You want to choose a custom home builder who will keep you in the loop during the entire building process.

Connections

The best and most experienced custom home builders have connections with the best trade contractors like plumbers, electricians, and HVAC specialists. These connections will be used to not only get you the highest quality work, but will serve you in the future if any warranty work needs to be performed. Experienced builders will also have long standing relationships with material suppliers, giving you access to quality materials at the best prices.

Process

You might be assuming that every builder follows the same process, when in fact, each builder actually has their own unique process. It’s important to understand their process and how your home build fits into the process. If you don’t understand any part of the process, then it will be important to ask questions. When you choose a custom home builder their process should work with your plans and your custom home build.

Not quite sure you’re ready to build a custom home, yet? Our e-book, Tips for Building Your Custom Home, will provide you with all of the tips, tricks, and information you need to navigate your way through the process. If you’re ready to start building, contact us today!